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Rightsizing
September 21, 2023

Rightsizing: The Key to Balancing Performance and Cost in IT

In today's IT landscape, maximizing the efficiency of resources is cri for every company's profitability. Rightsizing is a technique that can help.

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Octopus Cloud Community
September 20, 2023

Join the SPLA Licensing Community for Expert Insights and Best Practices

If you are looking for support for SPLA licensing and FinOps, read this!

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SPLA Licensing Calculator
September 18, 2023

SPLA Licensing Calculator: Simplifying Cost Control with Octopus Cloud Intelligence for SPLA (AI)

There are SPLA licensing calculators and Octopus Cloud. Read below the difference.

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Introducing the OC Intelligence (AI) for SPLA Licensing
September 18, 2023

AI-Powered SPLA Licensing: Unlocking New Opportunities for Service Providers

Introducing the OC Intelligence (AI) for SPLA Licensing

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Datacenter Insights
September 13, 2023

The Importance of Datacenter Insights for SPLA Partners

Datacenter insights are pivotal for SPLA partners, driving success in the cloud landscape.

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Understanding the Licensing Models in SPLA (Service Provider License Agreement)
September 7, 2023

Understanding the Licensing Models in SPLA (Service Provider License Agreement)

Navigating the maze of Microsoft's SPLA can be a complex task. It's crucial to understand the licensing models within SPLA to ensure compliance and make the most of the resources.

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Understanding the Microsoft Service Provider Use Rights (SPUR)
September 6, 2023

Understanding the Microsoft Service Provider Use Rights (SPUR)

In the vast world of Microsoft licensing, the Services Provider Use Rights (SPUR) is an indispensable guide for service providers. But what is SPUR, and why is it so crucial? Let's delve into the details.

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Understanding the Microsoft SPLA Program
September 6, 2023

Understanding the Microsoft SPLA Program

In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of the Microsoft SPLA program, unraveling its features, benefits, and why businesses should consider leveraging it.

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IT Infrastructure Data Transformation
September 5, 2023

Optimizing IT Operations: The Power of Data Transformation for MSPs

In today's IT landscape, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) constantly deal with vast amounts of data. This raw data, when transformed correctly, can be a treasure trove of insights, offering MSPs an edge in managing IT operations more efficiently.

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Microsoft SPLA Audit
August 30, 2023

The Microsoft SPLA Audit Process

This blog post demystifies the complex Microsoft SPLA audit process, outlining each phase from kickoff to conclusion. It highlights the importance of preparedness and the role of Octopus Cloud in aiding compliance and risk mitigation.

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Excel vs Octopus for SPLA reporting
August 30, 2023

Why Octopus Cloud Outperforms Custom Scripts and Excel for Microsoft SPLA Reporting

Are you using Excel Sheets or your own scripts to create your monthly SPLA reports? Then it would help if you read this comparison.

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Understanding Microsoft SPLA
June 5, 2023

Understanding Microsoft SPLA Universal License Terms

Get a comprehensive overview of the MIcrosoft SPLA Universal License Terms tailored for service providers. Simplify licensing compliance and optimize cost.

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navigating-spla-audits-with-confidence
June 5, 2023

Navigating SPLA Audits with Confidence

Simplifying SPLA audits for hosting providers: Explore 7 licensing scenarios and discover how Octopus Cloud streamlines compliance. Track, report, and optimize license usage with confidence. Read more!

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People working on new business generation for Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers.
May 23, 2023

Generating new business with FinOps

In the booming cloud computing market, service providers face stiff competition. To stand out and generate new business, they must find unique ways to differentiate themselves.

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Office where multiple people are sitting and working in front of computers.
May 23, 2023

As cloud costs rise, service providers can regain control

To control cloud costs, service providers can implement FinOps, gaining visibility, centralized cost management, and utilizing provider discounts through platforms like Octopus.

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May 23, 2023

It’s time to look beyond SPLA

Service providers are adopting the FinOps framework, replacing the traditional SPLA model, to gain control over cloud costs, enhance visibility, optimize resource allocation, and differentiate themselves in the market with platforms like Octopus.

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